Real Valladolid vs Sevilla Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Real Valladolid have struggled throughout this campaign and they sit rock-bottom in La Liga as they now prepare to take on a Sevilla side that are pushing towards the middle-of-the-table.
Kick-off date/time: Sunday 16th February, 2025: UK – 3:15pm / US ET – 10:15am / US PT – 7:15am
How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so Real Valladolid vs Sevilla may be televised on one of their affiliated channels
How to watch online: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN+
Real Valladolid Preview: Destined for the drop
Real Valladolid sacked manager Paulo Pezzolano a couple of months ago and the appointment of former Mexico boss Diego Cocca did lead to a slight improvement in their performance level but things have returned to being very poor and they appear destined for relegation.
The home team come into this one on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano at Vallecas in their most recent outing, last weekend. That means they have now suffered four successive defeats in La Liga and are eight points adrift of safety.
Sevilla Preview: Steady Sevilla
Garcia Pimienta is looking to end a two-season run at Sevilla in which they have required three permanent coaches with the former Las Palmas boss steadily guiding the Andalusians into what they hope will be a mid-table finish this season.
The visitors most recently suffered a 4-1 loss at home to title challenging Barcelona at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan last weekend. That hammering at the hands of the Catalans means they have now managed just one victory in their last seven matches across all competitions.
Real Valladolid Team News: No Marcos Andre
Experienced and versatile forward Marcos Andre is unavailable for the visit of Sevilla this weekend as he is missing through suspension, whilst Turkish defender Eray Comert is sidelined through injury alongside Raul Moro.
Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Hein; Candela, Aidoo, Javi Sanchez, Diego Torres; Nikitscher; Lucas Perez, Chuki, Mario Martin, Anuar; Darwin Machis
Unavailable: Comert (Injured), Raul Moro (Injured), Marcos Andre (Suspended)
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Sevilla Team News: Key issues
Loic Bade, who nearly completed a move to Aston Villa last month, is missing through suspension this weekend alongside Atletico Madrid loanee Saul Niguez. New signing Akor Adams is also unavailable for the visitors due to a thigh injury.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Nyland; Jorge Sanchez, Marcao, Kike Salas, Adria Pedrosa; Gudelj, Sow; Lukebakio, Ejuke, Vargas; Isaac Romero
Unavailable: Bade (Suspended), Nianzou (Injured), Sambi Lokonga (Injured), Saul (Suspended), Adams (Injured)
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Real Valladolid vs Sevilla Prediction
Real Valladolid did, as mentioned, enjoy a slight improvement following the change in the dugout but they have now once again slipped back towards an inevitable fate. Sevilla have not returned to being a force to be reckoned with but things have stabilised amid disorganisation off-the-pitch. This is unlikely to be a thrilling encounter for the neutral but Sevilla are favourites for this clash at Estadio Jose Zorrilla.
Real Valladolid vs Sevilla Tip: Sevilla to win & under 3.5 goals
